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If you love full body workouts and strength training, you might also love Olympic weightlifting. Luckily, we have the basics to get you started. In this class, strength coach and Olympic weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you everything a beginner should know about the sport, from the tools you'll need to the proper technique each lift requires. If the word "Olympic" makes you nervous, don't worry. You don't need to have the strength of a seasoned athlete to participate. Olympic weightlifting or Olympic-style weightlifting is actually its own sport that incorporates two lifts, the "clean and jerk" and the "snatch," that require maximum strength and speed. Practice makes perfect and getting started is easier than you think. For an intro to Olympic Weightlifting, check out Jessica Taylor's class above. Jessica Taylor is an Olympic weightlifter and Group Functional Fitness Coach. Her certifications include Precision Nutrition Level 1, GGS Pre- Postnatal Coaching Specialist, Eleiko Certified Strength Coach, and CF-L2 Trainer. She utilizes her 10 years of teaching experience to effectively coach individuals in overall lifestyle design. Through extensive research skills from her MS in social sciences, Jessica stays up to date on the latest research around health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and beyond. She has over 6 years of experience training and competing in Olympic lifting, working with some of the top coaches and athletes in the US and abroad. Her current work as a group functional fitness coach has allowed her to gain experience working with people of all ages and abilities, including those with significant movement limitations.

In this class, strength coach and Olympic weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you everything a beginner should know about training like an Olympic Weightlifter.

Train Like An Olympic Weightlifter

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Designed for a versatile workout, the PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 Dumbbells range from 5-50 pounds per hand. This one pair replaces the need for 825 pounds of free weight.

PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 Pair Dumbbells

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Build yourself a workout floor with this interlocking fitness mat! The textured design gives you a secure foot grip so you won’t have to worry about slipping while exercising.

Series-8 Fitness Interlocking Fitness Flooring 

Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a proper goblet squat with and without weights.&nbsp;The goblet squat is a full body exercise that primarily targets the lower body including the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It's great for beginners because it requires you to hold the weight in front of your body making it easier for you to maintain proper posture and it lessens the pressure on your lower back. Before getting started, Jessica recommends putting the weights aside and practicing your squats first. Once you're comfortable in your stance, Jessica will show you how to turn that movement into a goblet squat by adding weight. Jessica Taylor is an Olympic weightlifter and Group Functional Fitness Coach. Her certifications include Precision Nutrition Level 1, GGS Pre- Postnatal Coaching Specialist, Eleiko Certified Strength Coach, and CF-L2 Trainer. She utilizes her 10 years of teaching experience to effectively coach individuals in overall lifestyle design. Through extensive research skills from her MS in social sciences, Jessica stays up to date on the latest research around health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and beyond. She has over 6 years of experience training and competing in Olympic lifting, working with some of the top coaches and athletes in the US and abroad. Her current work as a group functional fitness coach has allowed her to gain experience working with people of all ages and abilities, including those with significant movement limitations.

Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a proper goblet squat with and without weights. 

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Ditch those sore muscles and upgrade your wellness routine with NormaTec Compression Boots. Warm up quickly, recover faster, and feel fully revived with NormaTec's restorative massage technology.

Normatec Compression Boots

Fitness Expert Gideon Akande loves using the Normatec Compression Boots to recover and he's here to show you how to use them in your own routine.

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In this 5-minute yoga flow, Yoga Teacher Shahada Karim teaches you three poses that will help you fall asleep. 

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PVC Schedule 40 Pipe is dual marked and can be used in DWV and pressure applications.

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Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a power snatch move. 

How-To Do a Power Snatch

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a shoulder press with dumbbells. 

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Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a shoulder press with a bar. 

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Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a front squat while holding a bar. 

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Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a power clean. 

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TriggerPoint MB1 Massage Ball

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Buddy Lee Aero Speed Jump Rope

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